10 Simply Breathtaking Views Of Australia's Uncharted Northern Rivers

Water play in the local water holes

There are so many beautiful secluded water holes, rivers and dams speckled throughout this region. There’s nothing quite like getting your kit off and jumping into the cool water with not a soul around.

The stunning ‘Red Bluff’

Evans Head

The rolling hills in the Murwillumbah region

The crystal clear waters of Byron Bay

It doesn’t get much better than a clear day at Byron Bay. Walk up to the lighthouse to get the best view down over the surfers in the morning; the water is so clear you can see everything beneath their dangling feet too.

The iconic Byron Bay Lighthouse

This classic iconic landmark was built in 1901. Walking up to admire the view is a good way to get your blood pumping in the morning.

Rocky Yamba

Yamba is still largely untouched and has very much kept its small town feel, rarely feeling crowded, even during peak season.

Rocky Byron region

Watching the locals fish at sunset

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.